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pads in trance

Hi all, apologize for my english, it's not perfect at all hehe.
I'd like to start producing trance music.
My question is about the pads/strings. If i want to use 4 or 5 pads notes at the same time in tune and of course doing some variation following the bassline and keep the harmony, is it the same theory used with piano or is it somethinng completely different?

i think music theory applies to all kind of instruments....

No no, trance theory is completely different than any other music theory.

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Originally posted by Mr.Mystery No no, trance theory is completely different than any other music theory.

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Originally posted by Final Call you could always try tampons? i heard they work better?

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Yes, the theory is basically the same.

A lot of trance uses very open chords for pads rather than plain triads. The level of dissonance and harmonic tension in trance is generally very low compared to classical.

Well music theory may apply and it might be at least a good guideline?
Everything dont have to end with V-I cadense and some chord progressions which might be inappropriate for traditional choral piece might work well in trance. Your ear is the best help though.

In modern music you can practically do anything you want. But i would still say that especially in 'euphoric' trance there still are
'(unwritten) rules' which you need to follow in order to make it sound euphoric. The problem with the rules is they tend to make everything sound same!

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Originally posted by MrJiveBoJingles A lot of trance uses very open chords for pads rather than plain triads. The level of dissonance and harmonic tension in trance is generally very low compared to classical.

That is very true. I have always wanted to explore dissonances and perhaps even resolving them in euphoric trance without losing the euphoric feeling.

It might be an interesting idea for everyone to try.

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Originally posted by offensive_newbi Well music theory may apply and it might be at least a good guideline? Everything dont have to end with V-I cadense and some chord progressions which might be inappropriate for traditional choral piece might work well in trance. Your ear is the best help though. In modern music you can practically do anything you want. But i would still say that especially in 'euphoric' trance there still are '(unwritten) rules' which you need to follow in order to make it sound euphoric. The problem with the rules is they tend to make everything sound same!

Thanks,and about the harmony with the 4-5 pads lines (not the melody but pads/strings only), i need to use, minor chords, major chords.... ?

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Originally posted by trancygirl24 Thanks,and about the harmony with the 4-5 pads lines (not the melody but pads/strings only), i need to use, minor chords, major chords.... ?

Both of them?
Is this perhaps a troll thread?

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Originally posted by offensive_newbi Both of them? Is this perhaps a troll thread?

Has to be. There's a couple of blatent alts on here recently.

Basically you want to sidechain all your melodies and give your chords more analog. That is the only reason trance doesn't sound like a piano sonata.

As for whether or not it should be major/minor etc, all trance tracks have to be written in Melodic Minor because trance is a melodic form of music. Other key signatures will not work and you will instead be making house or techno rather than trance if you use them.

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Originally posted by Sean Walsh Basically you want to sidechain all your melodies and give your chords more analog. That is the only reason trance doesn't sound like a piano sonata. As for whether or not it should be major/minor etc, all trance tracks have to be written in Melodic Minor because trance is a melodic form of music. Other key signatures will not work and you will instead be making house or techno rather than trance if you use them.

Also, don't use Ableton or it will become electro house.

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Originally posted by Mr.Mystery Also, don't use Ableton or it will become electro house.

FL Studio = Trance, everyone knows that

Please see the Music theory swap shop thread I started some great info from loads of people! I just did a where to go after this chord chart check that

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